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Description

This program discusses and demonstrates the various forms of equine patient restraint, the common equipment used, and safety precautions that must be taken. Participants will also become familiar with the examination procedure for equine patients as each body system is examined and discussed.

Objectives

At the end of this E-learning, the learner will gain an in-depth understanding of equine restraint and examination

This includes 20 videos from the ACT Online Training large animal library.

- General Concepts of Restraint
- Minor Forms of Restraint
- How to Use a Chain Shank
- How to Use a Twitch
- Other Equipment for Leading
- Chemical Restrains
- Restraining of Foals
- General Assessment of the Equine Patient
- Integument
- Respiratory System
- Cardiovascular System
- Lymph Nodes
- Gut Motility
- Urogenital System
- Ears
- Eyes
- Nervous System
- Musculoskeletal System
- Mucous Membranes
- Taking Temperatures

Dr. Matthews has been practicing equine medicine since 1981 and has been involved in a number of presentations regarding equine medicine through Peterson and Smith Hospital.
Dr. Petizmeier is currently practicing as an equine veterinarian and surgeon. Part of her internship and residency has been at Peterson & Smith Equine Hospital, a renowned teaching hospital.
Dr. Thacker has been practicing equine medicine since her graduation in 2004. She completed her ambulatory internship at Peterson and Smith before becoming an associate veterinarian with the teaching hospital in 2005.

Current Accreditations

This course has been certified by or provided by the following Certified Organization/s: